Five Oatmeal Combinations to Kickstart your Mornings

You don’t need a big fancy breakfast to feel satisfied in the mornings. At times it is the easiest combinations that can please your appetite. These Five Oatmeal Combinations are absolutely delightful. They taste gourmet but are actually very simple to prepare and you can revel in them free of guilt.

Oats are full of antioxidants, fiber, vitamins and minerals which makes them an excellent breakfast to kickstart your morning.

How to Make Oatmeal

There are two simple and quick ways I like to make oatmeal in the morning. Let’s go over the base ingredients first:

• 1/3 cup of oats
• 2/3 cups water, or milk, or 1/3 cup of each.
• pinch of salt

The first cooking method is to use the stovetop. For a single serving of oatmeal place 1/3 cup of uncooked rolled oats into a pan along with your liquids of choice. I prefer using 1/3 cup each of water and almond milk in mine. Stir in a pinch of salt and set on medium heat. Cook until it comes to a light boil and has thickened, about 3-4 minutes, then serve in a bowl.

The second method is to cook in the microwave. Place 1/3 cup of oats into a large microwavable bowl, along with 2/3 cup of water. Make sure it is large enough your oats won’t boil over. Stir in a pinch of salt. Cook on high for about two minutes stirring halfway. Depending on your microwave you may need more or less time, just keep an eye on it. Once cooked let rest for two minutes.

Now that you have cooked the oatmeal, you can now add your oatmeal toppings. I have come up with these Five Oatmeal Combinations to help you kickstart your morning.

Oatmeal Combinations

Peanut Butter and Banana

This is my favourite way to eat oatmeal. Peanut butter, banana, and dark chocolate chips satisfy all my sweet cravings without feeling guilty.

• 1 1/2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
• 1/2 Banana sliced
• 2 tsp dark chocolate chips

Mix in or drizzle peanut butter on top. Finish by adding sliced banana and chocolate chips on top of your oatmeal. Voila! A delicious and easy breakfast with amazing flavour combinations.

Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal

This is a great healthy oatmeal perfect for the fall. Tastes like pumpkin pie for breakfast without the guilt!

• 2 tablespoons of pure pumpkin puree
• 1/8 tsp cinnamon*
• dash of nutmeg*
• dash of cloves*
• 1/2 tablespoon pure maple syrup
• 1/2 tablespoon raisins

Mix in the pumpkin puree and spices into your warm oatmeal. Drizzle maple syrup and sprinkle raisins on top. Super easy and delicious!

*Alternatively you may use 1/4 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice.

Chocolate Covered Strawberry

Who doesn’t love a chocolate covered strawberry? This oatmeal features strawberries, cocoa, and peanut butter.

• 1 tbsp of cocoa powder
• 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of natural peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons of sliced strawberries

Mix in cocoa powder. Again you can mix in or drizzle the peanut butter on top. And top with sliced strawberries. You can substitute the strawberries for raspberries as well if you prefer. Makes for a healthy, yet indulgent breakfast.

Apple Pie

Bring a taste of Apple Pie to your morning with this Spiced Apple Pie Oatmeal.

• 1/4 cup of chopped apples
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tsp pure maple syrup
• 1 and 1/2 tbsp chopped walnuts
• ground cinnamon

Mix in the chopped apple to the oatmeal before cooking. Once the oatmeal is cooked you can add in or sprinkle on top the chia seeds. Drizzle on the maple syrup and top with walnuts and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Banana Mocha

This Mocha flavoured oatmeal is another delicious way to spice up your oatmeal in the morning. Replace your morning coffee with this two in one breakfast or add some extra coffee if you are in need of another pick-me-up in the morning.

• 1/3 cup of brewed coffee*
• 1/2 tbsp cocoa powder
• sliced banana
• 2 tsp dark chocolate chips
• 1 tsp pure maple syrup

Replace 1/3 cup of liquid with your brewed coffee, and add along with cocoa powder to your oatmeal before cooking and mix. Once cooked add your toppings: sliced banana, chocolate chips, and drizzle on maple syrup.

*Use decaf coffee if you don’t want to add extra caffeine.

I hope you enjoy and try these recipes the next time you make oatmeal for breakfast…you can even have a bowl for a snack too!

If you try any of these oatmeal combinations, let me know your favourite in the comments below!

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